Cybercrime stories - Page 2

Recent research has found that more than 35% of Kiwis are affected by scams weekly, so do migrants and refugees have equitable access to tools that will help protect them online?

‘Cybercrime’ is a term we hear all the time, but what exactly is it, and how does New Zealand define it in legal terms?

We're becoming more and more aware of cybercrimes but how many criminals actually get caught? The New Zealand police explain why the answer is complicated.

Ransomware is reaching new levels of sophistication with dangerous results, according to cybersecurity firm SLVA. 

As remote work pushes more Australians online, the increase in cybercrime hits record-high rates, sparking significant concerns.

Cybercriminals have never been happier, with constantly growing data footprints and operational disruption escalating the potency of cybercrime.

Financial crime platform Silent Eight has raised $40m in Series B round funding, which will be used to cater to the needs of its expanding customer base.

Has your leadership team spent much of the past two years in firefighting mode, responding to the issues that COVID-19 has created? Join the club.

Fintech fraud is growing rapidly. As society becomes increasingly reliant on technology, the unfortunate truth of the matter is it also becomes more vulnerable to cybercrime.

On-demand emergency services marketplace AURA has launched a report into South Africa’s high crime rate and what can be done to lower it.

Chainalysis is releasing its latest money laundering report analysing money laundering activity from the previous year. 

Cybercrime flourished in 2021, and there are no signs that it will slow down in 2022. There are several factors behind this high-confidence prediction.

An expert panel examines the human faces of the cybersecurity, the evolving role and responsibility of CISOs, and how shaping a cyber-aware security culture within organisations is integral to minimising the growing threat of cybercrime.

After a busy year in the cybersecurity and online fraud prevention space, the co-founders of SEON Fraud Prevention weigh in on the top trends that changed fraud in 2021.

New cyber fears as The British Council falls victim to two successful ransomware attacks.

Cybercriminals are stepping up their game in New Zealand with a combination of cybercrime strategies and telephone tactics straight out of the con-artists playbook.

Analysis from AusPayNet serves as a reminder for consumers and merchants to be vigilant online this holiday season, with research indicating a significant increase in credit card fraud.

Documenting the activities of New Zealand government agencies for the tax-paying public ensures one consumes a range of essential, if largely indigestible, reading matter.

Cybercrime has been estimated to cost the Australian economy AUD$42 billion, according to a new book released by a UNSW cybersecurity expert.

FIs across APAC are continuing to grapple with financial crime management strategy and investment to take full ownership and build in-house systems, buy a solution, or utilise managed services from a solution provider.

New research has found a major increase in cyber threats since the start of the global COVID-19 pandemic.

SonicWall recorded a 148% increase in global ransomware attacks through the third quarter of 2021.

Increased volume of data breaches and more avenues for cybercriminals to monetise data has led to increased activity surrounding stolen data on the dark web.

New research shows remote working is leading to increased cybersecurity risks for SMEs.